“Winter Vacation Adventures” For Kids At The Maritime Aquarium
Children 6 to 12 years old can make snowflakes, rockets and otter toys, set up a real salt-water aquarium and lots more in special programs during the upcoming school vacation Feb. 20-24 at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. The Maritime Aquarium’s “Winter Vacation Adventures” invite young students to explore our watery world each day of the school break. For ages 6 to 9, there’s a different topic each day. Sign up for one, some or all five. Ages 9 to 12 can take part in the five-day “Junior Marine Biologist” class. Program hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Taking into account parents’ busy schedules, the Aquarium is offering pre-care from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. as well.
For ages 6 to 9:
The daily schedule and topics are:
Monday, Feb. 20 – “Making Sense” Kids explore their five senses through hands-on activities, including making optical illusions, using magnification to view small aquarium animals and touching common classroom items. They’ll also compare and contrast the Aquarium animals’ senses. Tuesday, Feb. 21 – “Wacky Water Fun” Discover why water is so important. Kids will create water-molecule crafts, try to make a penny float, race water droplets through an obstacle course and make a crystallized snowflake. They’ll also meet live intertidal animals and explore how water is vital to them. Wednesday, Feb. 22 – “Marine Mammal Mania” Spend the day learning about The Maritime Aquarium’s fabulous furry friends. Visit our otters and seals to observe their behaviors. Touch artifacts to learn about animal adaptations for survival. Discover how the Aquarium cares for these animals and help to create an otter “enrichment toy.” Thursday, Feb. 23 – “Science of Toys” How do rockets work? Can you make your own paint? Spend a day figuring out the science behind some of your favorite toys and art media … and then make them! Friday, Feb. 24 – “Coastal Critters” Roll up your sleeves to meet animals found along our rivers and beaches. You’ll learn to group animals based on common characteristics and compare animals that live along rivers to those that live at the beaches. Plus, see an IMAX® movie and conduct food preference experiments with live crabs.
For ages 9 to 12:
“Junior Marine Biologist”
In this five-day program, students get involved in the inner workings of the Aquarium’s animal-husbandry staff, with the goal of setting up, stocking, feeding and maintaining an aquarium display of Long Island Sound marine life. They’ll use water-chemistry meters to monitor water quality, grow brine shrimp to feed their animals and participate in squid and fish dissections.No matter the child’s age, cost of the “Winter Vacation Adventures” program is $85 per day or $395 for the full week. Pre-care is $15 additional per day or $65 for the week.Children should bring a bag lunch, a snack and an appetite for adventure.Space is limited and advance registration is required.
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Mishka had a unique childhood and extraordinary upbringing. Born to a Bermudian father and Nova Scotian mother, he grew up on his family’s boat, sailing from island to island in the Caribbean. A child of the islands, it was almost inevitable that he’d be drawn to reggae, Rastafari, and the natural mystic that inhabits his music and soul. His music carries a unique vibe, not unlike a combination of Peter Tosh, Jimmy Buffet, Bob Dylan and The Police mixed with real roots reggae acts like Culture, Marley and Burning Spear.
He began with a career in windsurfing, representing Bermuda in the early ‘90s and gradually made the full switch to creating soulful, folk- and rock-influenced reggae music. With an enormous following in the UK and Japan, he has a tight-knit and fast-expanding fan base in the States. Mishka is the face of O’Neill’s new line of eco-friendly surf clothing and he embodies the summery spirit of reggae, fully representing its ability to lift people up and keep them up.
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With 70 million+ records sold it’s no wonder they’re universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world
Foreigner will forever be remembered for their uber-famous classic rock tunes, like “Feels Like the First Time,” “Waiting For a Girl Like You,” “Cold as Ice” and “Jukebox Hero.” And if you ever sat and dreamed of them coming to The Klein, you can stop now.
Recently, Foreigner celebrated the 35th anniversary of their formation with a three-disc CD/DVD set by going acoustic, electric and live. The accompanying tour will be a rare treat.
Formed by Mick Jones in 1976, with ex-King Crimson rocker Ian McDonald and singer Lou Gramm. They have sold more than 70 million albums across the world and they’re getting ready for a lot more, with Feels Like the First Time, containing a pair of CDs entitled Acoustique: The Classics Unplugged and Juke Box Heroes: Brand New Digital Recordings of Foreigner’s Greatest Hits, along with the DVD “Live in Chicago,” which was filmed in March during two shows at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Ill., and will also be shown during PBS’ pledge drive this fall.
The current line-up, rocking since 2005, has revitalized the music of Foreigner and has made it truly feel like the first time, recently playing a mega concert with Journey, Styx and Night Ranger. Their stadium rock performance is unlike anything in rock music today, larger than life and so melodic and huge that you’ll wish they were playing two nights.
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Partially Underwritten by Adam Broderick Salon & Spa
Dinner and a Show!
Enjoy a free glass of wine with your meal at Sarah’s Wine Bar or a Special Prix Fixe Dinner at Bernard’s when you present your tickets to this event. Both are located at 20 West Lane, Ridgefield 203.438.8282. (Reservations are suggested at Bernard’s )
Showcasing one of the greatest contemporary voices of our time, Linda Eder’s diverse repertoire spans Broadway, standards, pop, country and jazz. Most recently, Linda crowns her two-decade recording career on a new album, Now, which reunites Eder with Broadway and pop composer Frank Wildhorn. The new release marks the musical return of this legendary team after six years. Eder’s transcendent voice is the perfect complement to Wildhorn’s lush, imaginative music. Now introduces 12 dynamic tracks that elevate the spirit while capturing many moods.
She made her Broadway debut in the musical Jekyll & Hyde, for which she received 1997 Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Nominations, as well as the Theatre World Award for Best Actress in a Musical. Eder is also featured on the concept albums of several other Broadway shows, such as The Scarlet Pimpernel and The Civil War.
Eder sings a collection of original and cover songs from her studio recordings. The horn and rhythm sections swing hard on the big band arrangements of classic songs from Garland, Streisand, Sinatra and many more music icons. Linda’s powerful, soaring voice brings these Standards and Broadway show tunes to life.
The Ridgefield Playhouse
2/18/12
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org
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The Philip Johnson Glass House, a site of The National Trust for Historic Preservation, will offer 2012 tour tickets for sale beginning at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, February 14. The upcoming tour season, which runs from Wednesday, May 2 through Friday, November 30 (excluding Tuesdays), represents the sixth year that The Glass House has welcomed visitors to the site.
In response to visitor demand, The Glass House introduces new group tour packages this season and offers the Pure Glass House Tour on a daily basis. American Institute of Architects (AIA) Continuing Education learning units credit (CEU) is available on select tours. Visitors may also take advantage of New Canaan parking passes available for sale. Tour tickets offering six different site experiences range in price from $30 to $250 and may be purchased online at www.philipjohnsonglasshouse.org or via phone at 866-811-4111.
New Group Tour Packages Introduced
Glass House Group Tour Packages offer schools, organizations, private groups, clubs, corporations, and non-profits an opportunity to customize their site experience. The Glass House can accommodate groups of 39 visitors in staggered tours of up to 13 people each. Groups can choose the type of site experience from among the Site Tour; Pure Glass House Tour; or Three Focus Tours (Architecture, Art History or Landscape/Gardens) and tours can be booked in the morning, afternoon or on the weekend. Group tour request forms and additional information can be found on the Glass House site at www.philipjohnsonglasshouse.org/visit.
Back By Popular Demand: Pure Glass House Tour
In response to visitor demand, The Glass House will offer the Pure Glass House Tour on a daily basis (excluding Tuesdays) throughout the 2012 tour season. This one-hour guided experience is a shortened tour that visits only Philip Johnson’s iconic Glass House (1949). Visitors are transported by van directly to and from the entrance to the home and will spend time inside the Glass House and outside on the promontory overlooking Johnson’s 47-acre curated landscape. This tour option is ideal for those visitors who are interested in learning about the Glass House but have limited time, mobility or prefer not to participate in the 3/4 mile walk over uneven terrain required to visit the additional buildings on the site. ($30 per person)
Additional 2012 Tour Offerings
In addition to the Pure Glass House Tour, visitors may also choose from the following tour options: Glass House Site Tour ($45 per person); Focus Tours: Architecture, Art History or Landscape/Gardens ($45 pp); Extended Tour ($100 pp); Evening Tour ($100 pp); Private Tour ($250 pp); and Glass House Private Tour + Four Seasons Dinner Package ($450 pp).
American Institute of Architects (AIA) Credits Offered
The Glass House offers American Institute of Architects (AIA) Continuing Education learning units credit on three types of tours: Site, Focus and Extended (2 CEU per tour).
Parking Passes Available For Purchase
Tours begin and end at the Glass House Visitor Center + Design Store located at 199 Elm Street in downtown New Canaan, directly across from the Metro North New Canaan train station. Public parking is not available at the Visitor Center so visitors can choose from three municipal metered parking lots located just one block from the facility.
The Glass House encourages weekday visitors to secure a daily parking pass ($2.50 each) which is available for purchase at the time of ticket sale online at www.philipjohnsonglasshouse.org or via phone (866.811.4111). Passes allow all-day parking and the ability to enjoy downtown New Canaan restaurants and shops at leisure. Parking passes are not necessary for weekend or evening tours. Guests with special needs should contact the Glass House Visitor Center in advance (203.594.9884 ext. 0) to make special transportation arrangements.
Mishka had a unique childhood and extraordinary upbringing. Born to a Bermudian father and Nova Scotian mother, he grew up on his family’s boat, sailing from island to island in the Caribbean. A child of the islands, it was almost inevitable that he’d be drawn to reggae, Rastafari, and the natural mystic that inhabits his music and soul. His music carries a unique vibe, not unlike a combination of Peter Tosh, Jimmy Buffet, Bob Dylan and The Police mixed with real roots reggae acts like Culture, Marley and Burning Spear
He began with a career in windsurfing, representing Bermuda in the early ‘90s and gradually made the full switch to creating soulful, folk- and rock-influenced reggae music. With an enormous following in the UK and Japan, he has a tight-knit and fast-expanding fan base in the States. Mishka is the face of O’Neill’s new line of eco-friendly surf clothing and he embodies the summery spirit of reggae, fully representing its ability to lift people up and keep them up.
If you want to know how deeply sincere this internally known reggae artist goes, just ask his new boss. That’s right, after Mishka recorded his third album in ‘05, Above the Bones, he connected with the one and only Matthew McConaughey over a shared appreciation for reggae and was welcomed onto his record label, j.k. livin. McConaughey says, “It’s conscious reggae that reminds me to bless up, keep a high eye, work hard, love hard, remember true, hope faithfully, give thanks and just keep livin’.”
“When I heard Mishka sing for the first time, I had to look behind the curtain to see if someone else was doing it, because I couldn’t believe his authenticity and tone. He is a true artist. There’s not a pretentious bone in his body, which is a rarity in this business.” – Butch Walker, Producer
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A close-up look at the National Gallery of London’s sold-out exhibit of Leonardo da Vinci: Painter at the Court of Milan. The show features seven of Leonardo’s 14 surviving paintings as well as some 60 drawings, with most of the works drawn from his tenure as court painter to Ludovico Maria Sforza in the late 15th century.
Run Time: 105 minutes
“De-Coding DaVinci – Seeing is Believing” - Introduction by Professor Philip Eliasoph at 6:30 p.m.
Regina A. Quick Center For The Arts
2/16/12
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM www.quickcenter.com
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FCBuzz Goes Live At The Avon Theatre – French Cinematheque: A Selection Of Award Winning French Language Short Films From Around The Globe
Join FCBuzz Goes Live on Thursday, March 8 at 6:30 pm to view a selection of award winning French language short films from around the globe. This event is in celebration of the International Day of La Francophonie which is celebrated on March 20.
The reception takes place at 6:30 p.m. The films will start at 7:30 p.m.
The Avon Theatre is located at 272 Bedford Street in Stamford, CT www.avontheatre.org/
About the Program: The Alliance Francaise of Greenwich, CT, in partnership with The Avon Theatre in Stamford, CT, will celebrate La Francophonie with a selection of recent award winning French language short films from around the globe. There will be a post-film panel discussion with representatives from francophone countries. Selections will include entries from France, Belgium, Canada and francophone Africa.
About La Francophonie: Always celebrated during the month of March, French language and cultural festivities are held annually worldwide to commemorate the founding of La Francophonie (the French-speaking world) and to coincide with the International Day of La Francophonie on March 20.
FCBuzz Goes Live was created by the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County in partnership with the Avon Theatre, the Center for Contemporary Printmaking, Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, Gallery of Contemporary Art at Sacred Heart University, Fairfield Arts Center, Fairfield Museum and History Center, Fairfield Theatre Company, Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University, Ridgefield Arts Council, Shakespeare on the Sound, Silvermine Arts Center, Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Westport Arts Center and the Westport Country Playhouse.
Laura Roberts, Program and Marketing Manager, Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County
Laura is a marketing professional who believes that arts and culture plays an important role in shaping who we are. She came to the Cultural Alliance in 2010 and works to spread the word about the many cultural offerings Fairfield County provides and to connect cultural organizations with one another. Prior to working at the Cultural Alliance, she was Director of Marketing at the Fairfield Museum and History Center, owned her own marketing consulting firm and held marketing positions at Bell Atlantic in Manhattan. Laura@CulturalAlliancefc.org
Jeanne Aloi, Online Media Manager, Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County
Jeanne Aloi is the Online Media Manager for the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County. She also manages their arts and cultural events Web site, www.FCBuzz.org. FCBuzz.org is the place to go for the latest news on what’s happening in Fairfield County. Jeanne welcomes your opinions, questions and suggestions. Jeanne@CulturalAlliancefc.org
Ryan Odinak, Executive Director, Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County
Ryan was hired as the first director of the Cultural Alliance in 2008. Prior to that she was the executive director of the Fairfield Arts Council, a facilitator for an educational arts program run by CT Commission on Culture and Tourism and a consultant for arts education and community planning. Ryan serves on the Board of CT Arts Alliance, working with leaders across the state as advocates for the arts and culture sector. She is a painter, printmaker and a writer. Ryan@CulturalAlliancefc.org
“Winter Vacation Adventures” For Kids At The Maritime Aquarium
